W. P. DURLEY, Register of Deeds of Grant Co.; is a native of the State of Indiana; was born Oct. 12, 1830. When he was only 4 years of age his parents came West to this Territory and settled in this county, about six miles southwest of Platteville, on the "Little Platte;" they were among the earliest settlers in this section of the State; they lived near an Indian sugar camp and Indian burying-ground - the Indians used to camp near there. Mr. Durley was raised on a farm, and in Platteville, and, after reaching manhood, engaged in mining. When the war broke out he enlisted, in 1861, in Co. C, 7th W. V. I. He was severely wounded in the battle of South Mountain, Sept. 14, 1862; was also wounded at the battle of Gainesville, Va., Aug. 29, 1862, and was discharged March 19, 1863, on account of wounds received in action. Was elected Register of deeds for Grant Co., in 1876, and was re-elected in 1878, and again re-elected in 1880. Was united in marriage July 4, 1865, to Miss Harriet A. Hoadley, a native of Grant Co. They have four children - George H., Robert H., Jennie M., Linda May.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.